QUINTESSENTIAL ITALIAN TRIO: VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME 8 Days from Venice to Florence and Rome

Vacation Highlights:

 Arrival transfer from Venice airport to the hotel or Day 2, in Venice, Monday alternatively, join from Kompas’ “Discovery of 3 We begin our exploration of Venice at St. Mark’s Square Adriatic Gems: Croatia, Slovenia and Italy” tour. with a walking tour which includes visits of the St. Mark’s  8-day/7-night guided tour featuring: Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. We take in the amazing • Centrally Located First Class hotels: views of the Bell Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. During our ▪ 2 nights in Venice tour we stop for a tasting of Spritz, a typical Venetian ▪ 2 nights in Florence aperitif. The balance of the day is at leisure to enjoy Venice ▪ 3 nights in Rome on your own. (B) • Breakfast daily Optional tour: Gondola serenade • A welcome reception in Venice (heavy hors Optional tour: Pub crawl “Venetian style” d’oeuvres, a glass of wine, beer or soft drink) • A farewell dinner in Rome (coffee or tea Day 3, to Florence, Tuesday included) We drive to Ferrara, a Renaissance gem in the Emilia-  Hotel taxes and service charges Romagna region, situated on the banks of the Po River.  Touring by modern air-conditioned motor-coach After our orientation tour of Ferrara, we continue to Pisa  Professional English-speaking tour director where we view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its  Sightseeing tours with licensed local guides Leaning Tower, Baptistery, and Duomo. Then on to  Admission included where indicated in bold letters Florence for a free evening. (B)  Luggage handling at the hotels  Whisper technology enhanced touring Day 4, in Florence, Wednesday  Departure transfer from Rome to Rome airport Our morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s Tour spotlights: awe-inspiring Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s splendid bronze “Gates of Paradise.” Then,  Venice, a fabled city with palazzos, bridges, masks, we visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo’s churches, canals and gondolas David is displayed. The tour ends at the Piazzale  Pisa with the famous Leaning Tower Michelangelo with a spectacular view over Florence. The  Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, The Santa remainder of the day is free to savor the Renaissance Maria del Fiore, culture, art and monuments splendor of the Tuscan capital on your own. (B)  Assisi with the Basilica of St. Francis Optional tour: Visit to San Gimignano with wine tasting  Rome, a magnificent eternal city with truly stunning architecture, the capital of Italy, fountains, churches, Day 5, to Rome, Thursday fashion and sublime food We travel through the stunning panorama of Tuscany on  Vatican City, seat of the Roman Catholic Church our way to Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis. Here, we will take a walking tour to see the main square and visit the Special features: impressive Basilica of St. Francis. Later, we continue to Rome for an evening at leisure. (B)  Tasting of the typical venetian aperitif Spritz  Visit of an authentic carnival mask workshop Day 6, in Rome, Friday  Sampling of artisan frozen desserts This morning, we visit the Colosseum, a symbol of Rome. After our visit, we continue to see the splendid Arch of Hotels: Constantine, climb the ancient Palatino Hill, overlook Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace; and stop on the  Venice: Carlton Grand Canal (F) or similar legendary Via Sacra or “Sacred way”. In the afternoon we  Florence: Starhotels Michelangelo (F) or similar have time at leisure for more discoveries and activities on  Rome: Starhotels Metropole (F) or similar your own. (B) Optional tour: Visit of the Grand Piazzas & food tour Itinerary: Day 7, in Rome, Saturday Day 1, arrive Venice, Sunday Today we will visit the Vatican Museums, located within You will be met at Venice Airport and then transferred to that city's boundaries. We see the works of Raphael & your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until you gather Michelangelo, and admire the Sistine chapel's magnificent with your fellow travelers and your tour director for a frescoes. We continue to St. Peter's Square where some of welcome reception and orientation. (WR) the most important Papal ceremonies take place. In the

ESCORTED TOUR PROGRAM 2021 QUINTESSENTIAL ITALIAN TRIO: VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME 8 Days from Venice to Florence and Rome evening, there is a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers and your travel director. (B, D)

Day 8, depart Rome, Sunday One last breakfast in Italy before you are transferred to Rome’s airport. Alternatively, you can join one of many other exciting Kompas tours or Adriatic Cruises today. (B)

Quintessential Italian Trio Price per Person Single Room Start Dates End Dates in Double Supplement Occupancy 04/25/2021 05/02/2021 $2,730 $820 05/23/2021 05/30/2021 $2,890 $1,020 07/18/2021 07/25/2021 $2,370 $630 08/08/2020 08/15/2020 $2,370 $630 09/26/2021 10/03/2021 $2,890 $1,020 10/24/2021 10/31/2021 $2,890 $1,020 12/12/2021 12/19/2021 $2,370 $630

ESCORTED TOUR PROGRAM 2021